For those griping about
replacing strut mount bushing at 130k, LOL please thats a lot of miles stop whining.
Literally the only repair I've had to do is
replace the struts.
Q: What are tell - tell signs that I need to
replace a strut to prevent damage, or further damage to vehicle?
the struts are a major part of your suspension and if ride quality has been poor of late, it's certainly time to look into
replacing the struts if the coil springs are still in good shape.
Also, «simple things I can do at home that don't require a hoist» -
replacing your struts is one of those.
i been looking to
replace my struts in 2001 nissan sentra se.
I took it back twice telling them I was hearing a rattling sound near my front passenger tire (each time I left there like it was just my imagination)-LRB-: I decided to take it to Linwood and
they replaced my strut and strut plate!
Had to
replace the struts about two years ago at the 90k mark, they were completely blown and the truck was bouncing around like a trampoline.
I bought my caravan 4 years ago with 116k miles, only
replaced a strut, an alternator brakes and tires.
Not exact matches
Why to Watch Him in 2016: He
replaced «Star Wars» newcomer John Boyega in the Jesse Owens biopic «Race,» and will
strut his stuff as the legendary Olympian.
And it's a lot more sophisticated with it; the beam has gone,
replaced by a multi-link set - up at the rear to accompany the MacPherson
struts at the front.
Or, you can disassemble the
strut assembly to only
replace the bad parts (commonly the
strut and the bearing / top plates).
Returned to the local shop and they found, indeed, that the rear
struts needed
replacing - which raises the secondary question of whether they should take some responsibility for not having properly diagnosed the problem in the first place, or at least credit her some portion of the $ 100 she already paid.
The MacPherson -
strut front and multilink rear suspensions have adjustable springs and gas - filled dampers, there is a stiffer rear antiroll bar and new rear hub carriers and driveshafts, and metal - to - metal joints have
replaced rubber ones.
I hardly ever
replace shocks or
struts.
Braking cooling upgrades are also available for the TT models, which is also available with a rear
strut brace that
replaces the rear seats and saves a further 20 kg.
Its current owner has
replaced «the clutch master cylinder, driveshaft, front
struts, and steering idler arm.»
I
replaced my wife's
struts not too long ago and one was completely collapsed - on her car, that has a distinct effect on the camber of the wheel.
I want to
replace the front
strut shocks on my 2006 Hyundai Sonata and I'm not sure if I'll need a spring compresser to do this.
OTOH, better ones will go further (I have 190,000 HARD miles on a set of Bilsteins (same
struts, but have had to
replace the factory bearing plates multiple times on them)-RRB-.
I have owned a Buick for 35 years, now have a 2008 enclave, and have
replaced all power steering parts, pumps
replaced 3 and now needs number 4, general Motors could care less, rude, however, did pay to
replace the water pump which also failed after only 40,000 miles, so the 2008 is a piece of
replaced parts, and no change in sight, rack & pinion steering, gone, had to
replaced,
struts, had to
replace so do not buy a 2008 enclave
replace.
My guess is to
replace the bushings at the top of the
strut.
Likewise inside, where the rear seats are once again
replaced by a
strut brace and a pair of lightweight Recaros sit up front.
My plan is to
replace the axles / reluctor rings, but I was wondering if this may be from the
struts weakening or something else.
I have had to do a few repairs like
replace the head gasket's and the timing belt and it's going in for New
struts tomorrow.
Also
replaced a leaking
strut on the rear, all after we made the deal.
I drive a 2014 Corolla LE and recently had my right front shock
strut and stabilizer bar link
replaced under warranty (Defective part leaking) with OEM parts at 20k miles.
Replaced rotors, brakes, entire front
strut assembly along with lower ball joints.
The
strut was
replaced by an OEM Toyota part at the dealer so i'm sure the spring rates are the same.
strut rusted apart - destroyed tire (
replaced tire and
strut), rear brake lines were gone,
strut links, ball joint, IAC valve, catalytic converter leaks, subframe bushings, starter, MAP sensor, lights are worst design EVER - broken because of dainty connectors, cassette player doesn't work, window wiper arm screwy, gas gauge doesn't work, fuel injector rings, spark plug tube rings, rack and pinion bushings (worst design)
As well as
replacing the bulky and complex Active Body Control (ABC) suspension hardware with more straightforward coil - over damper units at the corners in the best motorsport tradition (ride height, wheel alignment and camber can all be adjusted for track work), AMG's engineers have plumped out the track by 97 mm at the front and 85 mm at the rear to exploit the new spring links, camber
struts, pull / push rods and weight - optimised aluminium wheel carriers developed in conjunction with German motorsport specialists KW.
Replace rear door
struts.
He found out that I had an extended warranty on my car that covered the cost of
replacing my front
struts.
The Autoskin hydraulics
replace gas
struts of similar weight, resulting in minimal weight impact.
The suspension is same as before,
struts in front and four links in rear, but the old hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is
replaced by electric power assist.
The service team found a minor leak in a
strut during my recent 30k mile service, and Rich coordinated the parts order and a quick return visit to get the
strut replaced.
I have only had to
replace battery, brakes and
struts...
A leaking
strut or shock absorber should be
replaced before a trip.
If your vehicle has a
strut - type suspension, or any other type of suspension system that doesn't involve the need to compress the springs and unload the control arms, you can easily
replace the worn - out part using simple hand tools.
Interior packaging is also enhanced from the previous generation, including the removal of the rear
strut brace (
replaced with less intrusive structural reinforcements) and by adding a new «shelf» area behind the seats, creating an ideal area for storing briefcases.
Now has 78k on it and we've had to:
Replace rotors and brakes, front and rear; rear axle seals and bearings; front drive shaft boot; passenger side window module; drivers side rear & passenger front locks; drivers side break light assembly (because of short in internal wiring / sautering); dash speakers keep blowing; fan clutch; hood
struts; on date of purchase had a rear drive shaft seal
replaced.
Either with two T - 6061 aluminum CNC
struts to hang the wing on or in the lightweight carbon fiber version... which would look amazing with the new Vorsteiner Nero carbon fiber base that
replaces the original Huracan rear wing.
Everything
replaced besides
struts.
The
struts need to be
replaced and the wheels need to be aligned.
The front MacPherson
strut rear semi-trailing arm design on the»89 300ZX has been
replaced by an independent multi-link suspension.
The automaker recalled certain 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles in July 2013 to inspect, and if necessary,
replace the front left
strut assembly.
This new add - on application COMPLETELY eliminates the use of the stock / aftermarket
strut by
replacing it with an upper control arm & knuckle extension.
It wasn't the Lumina coupe with plain old four - wheel independent suspension; it was the Euro with four - wheel independent suspension plus the sports shocks,
struts and sway bars and larger 16 - inch tires ($ 76)
replacing the usual 15 - inch treads.
I've
replaced motor mounts, spark plugs, shocks /
struts, timing belt, and valve adjustments.
They
replace most belts,
struts, mounts, hoses, breaks, tires and any other item that the vehicle needs.